Mine are two pieces of starboard with an overlap lip where they meet. It will likely outlast the boat. Came with the boat so I don't know how it was made. Heavier than lexan and no light gets through, but I appreciate the durability. The upper also has a solar fan mounted in the middle, which to my surprise continues to work after at least 10 years of my ownership plus the previous owner. I can take a picture if that helps. Dave
S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT  > On May 29, 2024, at 11:15 AM, rjcasciato--- via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I agree with the choice of Acrylic, and still like the 1 piece. Easier to > store without scratching. > Consider using the "Smoke" version, it's much better for the interior than > sitting in the sun with clear.... > If you go with the 3 piece, figure out how you will provide rain-off at the > section joints. Half lapped or tapered?? > Good luck. > Ron C > Impromptu > C&C 38MKIIC....'77 > > On May 29, 2024 10:39 AM, ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > I made mine (one piece) out of acrylic (Plexiglass). It doesn't scratch as > easily as polycarbonate (Lexan). Don't let your blades (saw or router blades) > get hot or they will melt the material. There are several places in and > around Portland, OR. that sell both types of material. You don't say where > you are located, but if you Google acrylic and your location, something > should pop up. > > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > > > On Wed, May 29, 2024 at 6:53 AM Karl Kuzis via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > Good day all, > > FIREFLY is in need of a hatch board upgrade from her one piece solid wood > slab. > Looking to move back to a 3 part style with (at least) 1 part made of a > clear(ish) plastic. > > The question to the group is who has used what type of plastic and how have > they held up. > (Plexiglass vs lexan vs ?) > > And associated, who has a good source for the material ? > > I have the ability to shape / cut / etc so I don't need a finished product, > simply raw stock material. > Thanks in advance for the input! > > Respectfully, Karl > > Karl Kuzis > FIREFLY - C&C 29 Mk 1 > karl.ku...@gmail.com <mailto:karl.ku...@gmail.com>Please show your > appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the > associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!v1Pm0mSEt6M3dG2FQ3Zq8jXBzra099ZW2q5kf2x5yjPjKTwo9dn-16Tq4GZ7aCqyh_YvpT1MaB_H9Ryl_Zdto04$ > > Thanks for your help. > Stu > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
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